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Coastal Plains Region Mid- Term

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Away from the coast towards land; about 250 miles.

a)

inland

b)

midland

c)

barrier island

d)

port

2.

An island that stretches in a narrow way and protects the mainland from hurricanes and storms. South Padre is considered one.

a)

mainland

b)

inland

c)

port

d)

barrier island

3.

The main part of the continent.

a)

mainland

b)

port

c)

inland

d)

bayou

4.

A place where ships can dock to load or unload cargo.

a)

port

b)

trading post

c)

bayou

d)

barrier island

5.

A small frontier store.

a)

port

b)

trading post

c)

lignite

d)

inland

6.

A marshy outlet of a bay or slow moving stream.

a)

bayou

b)

barrier island

c)

port

d)

lignite

7.

A type of soft coal.

a)

lignite

b)

bayou

c)

port

d)

inland

8.

The Coastal Plains is divided into _______ sections.

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

9.

Laredo , Texas belongs to the Coastal Plains Region.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

The Coastal Plains is the largest region in Texas.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

The coastline faces what body of water?

a)

The Atlantic Ocean

b)

The Gulf of Mexico

c)

The Pacific Ocean

d)

The Mexican Ocean

12.

Temperature are generally ______ all year long.

a)

hot

b)

cold

c)

warm

d)

cool

13.

This region has mountains and basins.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

The Coastal Plains get the most rain out of the other regions in Texas.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

The Blackland Prairie gets its name from...

a)

the constant rain

b)

its beautiful nights

c)

its dark soil

d)

the dark waters

16.

Which is not a resource of the Blackland Prairie?

a)

grain

b)

cotton

c)

lignite

17.

The Post Oak Belt area has many...

a)

farms.

b)

cattle

c)

ranches

d)

grains

18.

In the Post Oak Belt area, people adapt by ...

a)

using the river.

b)

using resources for energy.

c)

using its dark rich soil.

d)

fishing.

19.

In Piney Woods, what kind of industry is important and provides jobs?

a)

lumber industry

b)

lignite industry

c)

cattle industry

d)

livestock industry

20.

Select all that are correct.


Which are resources found in Piney woods?

a)

cattle

b)

fruit and vegetables

c)

oil

d)

sorghum

21.

Which area has bayous, rivers, streams, and marshes and all rivers empty out into the Gulf of Mexico?

a)

South Texas Plains

b)

Coastal Prairies

c)

Blackland Prairie

d)

Piney Woods

22.

Laredo, Texas belongs to the Coastal Plains region. In which section does Laredo, Texas belong to?

a)

Coastal Prairies

b)

South Texas Pains

c)

Blackland Prairie

d)

Post Oak Belt

23.

Which section of the Coastal Plains is the driest?

a)

South Texas Plains

b)

Post Oak Belt

c)

Blackland Prairie

d)

Piney Woods

24.

Which region has the most cattle ranches including the King Ranch?

a)

Piney Woods

b)

South Texas Plains

c)

Post Oak Belt

d)

Coastal Prairies

25.

How do farmers use water in the South Texas Plains to water their crops?

a)

aquifers

b)

Rio Grande River

c)

rain collection

d)

underground water

26.

Which city was founded in 1841 as a trading post?

a)

Austin

b)

San Antonio

c)

Dallas

d)

Houston

27.

Where is The Alamo located?

a)

Austin

b)

San Antonio

c)

Dallas

d)

Houston

28.

Which city is our state capital?

a)

Austin

b)

San Antonio

c)

Dallas

d)

Houston

29.

Which city has a port for ships to load and unload cargo and is the largest city in Texas?

a)

Austin

b)

San Antonio

c)

Dallas

d)

Houston

30.

Which is a natural landmark in Texas and is a national seashore protected by the government to make sure the plants and animals remain protected?

a)

Padre Island

b)

Port Aransas

c)

The Alamo

d)

Rio Grande River